bathroom and washing machine GFCI question
Hello all,
I have a question about how to rewire my bathroom. Here is the current
setup:
20 amp breaker
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| not sure what gauge wire in conduit
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4 outlets in 1 junction box (washing machine, dryer, and freezer plug in
here)
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| 14 gauge wire no ground (romex)
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outlet in bathroom (not GFCI)
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| not sure what gauge wire (romex) but it looks like 14 gauge
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light switch
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| not sure what gauge wire (romex) but it looks like 14 gauge
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fluorescent light
I know I definitely need a GFCI outlet in bathroom because the outlet is
next to the sink. The question I have is does the washing machine need to
have a GFCI outlet as well? If it does I would just buy a GFCI circuit
breaker, replace the ungrounded romex with grounded romex and call it done.
I remember from a long time ago a friend told me that fluorescent lights
should not be on a GFCI outlet, I recall something about the ballast. Is
this still true?
I live in Indiana if that information helps.
Thanks,
Jason
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